Sermons on A Jacob Generation:

Grandma Naomi Influenced Generations Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

Naomi had been a compromiser, but she became a woman of conviction.

A. HOW NAOMI COMPROMISED 1. She compromised her spiritual priorities. a. Did not continue in difficulties. “A famine in the land” (Ruth 1:1). b. Enticed by the well-watered plains of Moab (1:1). c. Left the Promised Land. “Ephrathites of Bethlehem, Judah” (1:2). 2. She compromised her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15, Ruth 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Training The Next Generation For God’s Glory

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

The next generation holds the future of the Church, the nation, and the advancement of God’s kingdom. If we fail to train them in the ways of the Lord, the light of truth will be lost, and darkness will rise in its place.

TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION FOR GOD’S GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 6:6-9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 78:5-7, Proverbs 22:6, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, Judges 2:10 INTRODUCTION: The next generation holds the future of the Church, the nation, and the advancement of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Can't Give Up On This Generation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The importance of leaving a lasting legacy of faith and passing on our faith to the next generation.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we gather together to celebrate and proclaim the Lord's faithfulness to all generations. We will be focusing on the message found in Psalm 145, exploring the importance of leaving a lasting legacy of faith and passing on our faith to the ...read more

Topics: Legacy

But God... Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2022

We come to the end of our series on the life of Joseph - Joseph gives his brothers, and us, three great truths of God's providence.

No Ordinary Joe: But God Genesis 50 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 02-13-2022 At the End Back in September, we started this study of the life of Joseph and I couldn’t have imagined the events that would transpire in my life during this series. God knew that I would need ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Soldiers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2024

Remember that privates get medals even the Medal of Honor like Jacob Parrott and Sergeants are the backbone of the Army. Not everyone is called to be a General in the Lord's army.

2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Leviticus 26:7-9, Acts 13:1-3, Mark 9:33-35, Luke 16:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Esau And Jacob - Why It's Destructive To Hold A Grudge

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013

For those of us who have or maybe are holding grudges now, I hope you understand how destructive it is for you. It's impossible to love those you hold a grudge against.

Have you ever held a grudge? I have. I was once accused of plagiarizing material I wrote for a small group study. The person who accused me wanted to fire me, but, didn't have the authority himself to do it, so he tried to diminish my character by accusing me of stealing my material. I have to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect… You’re Not Perfect… ~ God

Contributed by Philip Foster on Jan 26, 2013

God doesn't perfect us... then bring us into the church and into church leadership. He perfects us through change, challenge and allows His will to be done through imperfect people.

Have you ever felt like life never goes the way you plan it? In my life, I had plans to do different things. When I was young, before even being a teen I wanted to be a professional football player. I used to play backyard football with all my friends and with my favorite cousin, Tim. We would win ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2022

The hated King Herod in the New Testament is an Edomite. He is the one who will try to kill the Messiah (Jesus) while still a baby by decreeing that all Israelite children up to the age of two be murdered.

Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistle to the Romans and the Hebrews. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi's prophets. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Baptist

My Father's Eyes

Contributed by Mark Sigue on Aug 30, 2024

A human love between father and son is sacred—a connection that transcends time and words. If a human father-son bond is so profound, imagine the immeasurable joy our Heavenly Father feels when we return His love.

My Father’s Eyes (Gen 45:23-28) [Slide: Title Slide] Prayer: [Slide: Gen 45:23-28] 23. Joseph also sent his father ten donkeys loaded with the best things from Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and other food for his father on his trip back. 24. Then Joseph told his brothers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1, Genesis 45:23-28

Going Back To Bethel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

God graciously calls us to return, lay down our burdens and idols, and receive renewed identity, mercy, and blessing through His faithful love.

Some of God’s kindest invitations arrive in a single word: Return. When life feels scattered and the heart feels thin, the Father whispers, “Come back to the place where you first heard My voice.” Maybe you know that tug. Maybe the calendar is packed, the nights are long, and your soul has been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-14

Topics: Jacob's Return, Meeting God

Biblical Accuracy Proved Through Jacob’s Prophecies Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 27, 2013

By studying Genesis 49 we will be reminded that we can TRUST the Bible even when modern culture rejects it.

Genesis 49 Can you trust the Bible? When we say “yes - I believe the Bible,” I think that what many of us are saying is that we believe the STORIES, the MIRACLES, the TRUTHFULNESS of the Bible. We do not doubt the content of the Bible, but do we FOLLOW the Bible? Do we believe it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob's Ladder - A Powerful Encounter With The Presence Of God.

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

Looking at the encounter that Jacob had with God at Bethel. Unpacking that story and looking at principles to apply into our lives.

These are my raw sermon notes for the first sermon in the series The Wisdom and Power of Ancient Stories – first story is Jacob’s Ladder found in Genesis 28. The context of the story is that Jacob has just tricked his older twin brother out of the birth right blessing and Esau now is seething mad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1, Genesis 27:41, Genesis 28:12-15, Romans 12:2, Psalm 61:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob's Ladder - A Powerful Encounter With The Presence Of God.

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019

Looking at the encounter that Jacob had with God at Bethel. Unpacking that story and looking at principles to apply into our lives.

These are my raw sermon notes for the first sermon in the series The Wisdom and Power of Ancient Stories – first story is Jacob’s Ladder found in Genesis 28. The context of the story is that Jacob has just tricked his older twin brother out of the birth right blessing and Esau now is seething mad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1, Genesis 27:41, Genesis 28:12-15, Romans 12:2, Psalm 61:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Men Of God Emulate The Examples Of Abraham, Jacob, Boaz, And Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the examples of Abraham, Jacob, Boaz, and Christ, and how we can apply their principles to our own lives.

As men of God, we are called to lead, protect, and love our families with the same devotion and character as the biblical heroes who came before us. In this sermon, we will explore the examples of Abraham, Jacob, Boaz, and Christ, and how we can apply their principles to our own lives. Leading ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Jacob's Prosperity, By God's Grace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 12, 2024

Jacob worked 14 years for his wives, and family, but he had nothing. He wanted to leave to go home, but used his father-in-law to gain wealth for himself by means of his own. However, it was GOD's GRACE that took over, despite Jacob's actions.

2024.08.11.Sermon Notes. Jacob’s Prosperity by GOD’s Grace William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob has finished his 14 years working off the dowry for his wives. And yet he has nothing. He wants to leave and go home, but realizes that he must provide for his family. And does so, at the expense of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 30:25-43, Genesis 31:1-16, Philippians 2:15-16, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Ephesians 6:10, John 15:5, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational